Mid-February Breakdown: Forwards Starting the Month Strong

We're now halfway into February, and the action is just getting started in the box state. There have been a multitude of guys who have established themselves this month with creative playmaking, scoring, and physicality on the hardwood. Today, we're going to take a closer look at which forwards have stuffed the stat sheet so far. Let's talk about it.    [player_tooltip player_id='1622235' first='Preston' last='Brunton'] has applied everything he's learned throughout his high school career and transformed into an unstoppable scorer in his senior year. It's clear that Brunton has grown exponentially, and his numbers speak volumes. Averaging an astonishing 35.4 PPG across his last five contests, Brunton is a threat from all three levels on offense. At 6'7, he can shoot over any defender and get creative scoring the ball at will. Brunton's court awareness shines the most, as he constantly has his head on a swivel, looking for new opportunities. Brunton isn't up next; he's got now.     [player_tooltip player_id='2120953' first='Jackson' last='Brandt'] has worked hard on his craft, becoming a more versatile hooper with an even deeper scoring bag. Stretching more to the forward position this season, Brandt attacks the rim like no tomorrow. Throughout the four games he's laced up for, Brandt has tacked on a scary-good 22.3 PPG, with confidence so high it can't be coached. Brandt provides any team that's lucky to have him with surges of energy and a constant flow of volume on both ends of the ball. Brandt's ball control and patience make him a threat at all times with the rock in his hands.     [player_tooltip player_id='2299862' first='Cash' last='Boykin'] has been one of Columbine's most reliable scoring options. In the last three games, he's responded with a strong scoring stretch, posting 21.6 PPG and showing that he can carry the offense whether the Rebels win or not. Boykin's ability to put the ball in the basket across all three levels on offense has kept Columbine competitive in every matchup, and that scoring punch over this recent stretch demonstrates why he's one of the state's top offensive threats. The second-ranked forward in his class looks to carry this momentum into March and beyond.     [player_tooltip player_id='2413398' first='James' last='Driggers'] plays with a calm command that separates him from the rest. The 6'6 senior orchestrates Village's offense with an experienced lens. Driggers carves up defenses off the bounce while knocking down shots from deep at a lethal consistency. He changes speeds effortlessly, keeping defenders off balance before slicing into the lane for a monster jam or pulling up with confidence. As the season has progressed, so has Driggers' poise. Over his last 3 contests, he's elevated his production with 22 PPG, tightening his grip on the offense, proving he's more than capable of being the engine. The Village standout is playing with a different edge right now, composed and in complete control.     [player_tooltip player_id='1877578' first='Anthony' last='Zink'] takes pride in his shot selection, capitalizing on a vast majority of his looks from the field. The now, 6'5 forward, detonates through defenders around the rim and stretches the floor efficiently. When February knocked at Zink's door, it's safe to say he answered with a warm invitation. He's come up with 23.6 PPG over the past five games and has reached a new level of confidence we've never seen before. The Kennedy star has found his groove, and it's only a matter of time before we see him take a massive leap in the rankings.

We're now halfway into February, and the action is just getting started in the box state. There have been a multitude of guys who have established themselves this month with creative playmaking, scoring, and physicality on the hardwood. Today, we're going to take a closer look at which forwards have stuffed the stat sheet so far. Let's talk about it.